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BG62 VFS

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,493 mi
Last recorded165,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 165,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleeve corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS Light on

Pass 15 Dec 2023 162,363 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 162,363 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 125,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,686 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,292 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 43,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 30,827 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,314 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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BG62 VFS is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG62 VFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG62 VFS registered?

BG62 VFS is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BG62 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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